Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are abcV, RAKKA and Eastside Story, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best middle eastern restaurants in Union Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
Union Square's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant crossroads for global flavors, offering an impressive array of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean destinations that cater to every craving. This curated selection ranges from the refined, vegetable-forward plates at abcV and the soulful Georgian dishes of Chama Mama to the quick, savory bites found at local favorites like Lava Shawarma NYC. Whether you are looking for a cozy Moroccan cafe, a fusion of Indian and American influences, or a classic sit-down experience at ZiZi, these restaurants provide a rich tapestry of tastes in one of the city's most iconic hubs.
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Union Square | Top Rated Middle Eastern Food
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- RAKKA · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Terra Mediterrania · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Mido’s · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZiZi · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal in East Village · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Mogador · rated 4.5/5: Moroccan / Middle Eastern.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kubeh · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Döner Haus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Old Tbilisi Garden · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- FLÉ FLÉ Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olive Tree Cafe · rated 4.3/5: cafe.
- Berlin Döner · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
